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Is Ammonium Carbonates vegan?

Ammonium Carbonates

Vegan

Ammonium Carbonates are inorganic ammonium salts (including ammonium carbonate and ammonium bicarbonate) used as raising agents and acidity regulators (E503) in food products.

Also known as Ammonium bicarbonate, Ammonium carbonate, Ammonium hydrogen carbonate, Baker's ammonia, Hartshorn salt
E number E503
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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